Wellness
Common Questions Clients Ask About Nails
Why do I need regular manicures? What does my nail technician do to prevent spreading germs in the salon?
How Do You Dispose of Unused Product?
You can’t pour it down the drain and you can’t throw it in the trash, so what do you do with it?
Patch Test Pinpoint Causes Of Allergies
When a client exhibits redness, small blisters, swelling, separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, or tenderness of the nail bed and nail folds, this usually indicates contact dermatitis, a skin allergy to a product or ingredient.
Self-Esteem Is a Beautiful Gift to Give
Paramedical makeup artists use special techniques and cosmetics to help clients camouflage hair loss, skin flaws, and nail deformities.
Damage to Matrix Can Permanently Deform Nail
The only way wearing acrylics could have contributed to the damage is by rough manicuring.
Clients And Technicians Can Live With Contact Dermatitis
Does red, rough skin, small blisters, and separated nails sound familiar? What you may be calling a fungal infection could be an allergy to nail products.
Should You Switch to Formaldehyde-Free Nail Products?
Several years ago nail technicians expressed concern about the use of formaldehyde in nail polish and nail treatments because it is a know skin irritant and some people are allergic to it. However, I suspect that less than 1/10,000 of human exposure to formaldehyde comes from nail products.
Pedicures for Athletic Feet
Clients “on the run” need a different kind of foot care than the average client. Learn to recognize signs of diseases and disorders common to athletes so that you can service them better.
Do Glass Bead Sterilizers Really Work?
While glass bead sterilizers shouldn’t be your only method of disinfection, they can be used for extra assurance.
The Nail Doctor: Some Clients Shouldn’t Wear Acrylics
I allow most patients I treat for nail disorders to keep their acrylics while undergoing therapy unless wearing them would be detrimental to their recovery.
Don't Stress Out: Controlling Stress for a Happy Workplace
Take control of stressful situations by managing your mood and emotions instead of letting them manage you.
What Do EPA Registration and FDA Approval Really Mean?
The EPA and FDA play important roles in monitoring chemical use in the United States, but they may not offer as much protection as you think.
The Working Woman's Balancing Act
Share, don’t shoulder, the burdens of raising your family to carve out more personal time and increase the quality of your life.
How Safe Is Wearing Contact Lenses in the Salon?
Professionals disagree on the safety of contact lenses in the salon, but technicians need to be aware of the proper care and potential hazards of contacts.
Hand Eczema Induces Nail Changes
Eczema is so common that you probably have several current clients who have it.
Onychogryphosis Can Be Helped in the Salon
In onychogryphosis there is a rams horn-shaped deformity of the nail.
The Complete Guide to Ventialtion & Indoor Air Quality Control
Finding the right system for your salon is an exhausting process—But the result is clean salon air and comfortable and safe salon workers.